Which of the following words contains at least one digraph?

Rationale

Rough contains at least one digraph.

A digraph is a combination of two letters that represent one sound, and in the word "rough," the "gh" forms a digraph that produces the /f/ sound. This characteristic distinguishes "rough" from the other choices, which do not contain any digraphs.

A (Corn) YOUR ANSWER

The word "corn" does not contain any digraphs; it consists of four individual sounds represented by the letters c, o, r, and n. Each letter corresponds to a unique phoneme, and there are no pairs of letters that create a single sound.

C (Frankly) YOUR ANSWER

In "frankly," all the sounds are represented by single letters without any combinations forming a digraph. The letters f, r, a, n, k, l, and y each represent their respective phonemes distinctly.

D (Capitalize) YOUR ANSWER

"Capitalize" is composed of individual sounds corresponding to each letter, with no letter pairs forming a single sound. The phonetic representation of the word is straightforward, lacking any digraphs.

Conclusion

Among the choices, "rough" is the only word that contains a digraph with the "gh" producing the /f/ sound. The other options—corn, frankly, and capitalize—do not feature any letter combinations that create a single phonetic sound, thus confirming that they lack digraphs. Recognizing digraphs is essential in understanding phonics and the complexities of English spelling.

Which of the following words contains at least one digraph?

Rough contains at least one digraph.

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